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Removal of antivirus

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  • 21-02-2013 8:35pm
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    TeddyTedson
    Registered Users Posts: 10,758 ✭✭✭✭


    I'm removed Norton anti virus from my computer as was suggested to me by many people.
    I was told that Windows defender is more than enough. I'm generally quite safe online and people recommended getting rid of the anti virus software.
    I'm just second guessing this now though as I had a years subscription remaining. Is it really as bad as people make out?


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    #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Use avast (the free version) http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?part=dl-85737&subj=dl&tag=button


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    Zillah
    Registered Users Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Most commercial anti-virus is a complete scam that hijacks control of your system and uses an incredibly intrusive interface to make you feel like it is working and necessary. Most people that get viruses are idiots who browse dodgy websites like Russian webstreams or Chinese porn sites, or run the attachments to emails entitled "URGENT FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT SIR/MADAM".

    Keep your OS and browser up to date and that will protect you from pretty much everything. Get Malwarebytes and run periodic scans if you ever feel paranoid (it has no active shield so it isn't intrusive but it constantly scores at the top for any and all scanners available, free or not). Use it to scan any individual files that you've downloaded and aren't 100% sure of.

    I have never used active shield anti-virus because it's obnoxious and annoying, but I think I've had one, maybe two, actual viruses in my life, because I'm not stupid on the internet. I'd rather most common viruses than having to put up with Norton or MacAfee. Literally.


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